April 4, 1994 - Stamford Board of Representatives

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MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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MONDAY, APRIL 4. 1994
23RD BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES
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STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
The regular meeting of the 23rd Board of Representatives of the City of
Stamford was held on Monday, April 4, 1994, in the Legislative Chamber of the
Board of Representatives, Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard,
Stamford, Connecticut.
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The meeting was called to order at 8:45 p.m. by President Mary Lou Rinaldi
after both parties met in Caucus.
INVOCATION was given by Ted Collins, Minister, Bethel AME Church of Greenwich,
2 Leon Place, Stamford, CT 06902
"Let us pray. God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob, I pray that all members of the
23rd Board of Representatives will work in perfect harmony and be in full
agreement on issues that pertain to the welfare of Stamford . I pray there is
no dissention, factions or divisions on this Board, but that all members be
perfectly united in common issues, opinions and judgments. Grant the Board,
Lord, wisdom, knowledge and clear understanding of all legislative documents
brought before them and let them only desire to make the City of Stamford their
first priority. Bless each and every member representative here in our Lord's
name.
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Amen."
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG was led by President Mary Lou Rinaldi.
ROLL CALL was taken by Clerk of the Board Annie M. Summerville. There were 37
members present and three absent. Absent and excused were Reps. John Hogan,
Gerald Rybnick and Ronald Sabia.
The Chair declared a quorum.
MACHINE TEST VOTE was taken by President Mary Lou Rinaldi.
good working order.
The machine was in
MOMENTS OF SILENCE:
For the late CHRISTINE ELLEN SMITH requested by Rep. Jeffrey T. Curtis Sr., 9th
District. "Miss Smith was a resident of the City of Stamford for 50 years.
Most recently, I met Miss Smith. She was indeed a remarkable person. She will
be missed by those who knew her well, as well as those who had just met her."
For the late PATRICK L. LOPIANO requested by Rep. Jeffrey T. Curtis Sr., 9th
District. "Mr. Lopiano was a resident of Stamford for 81 years. He was also a
member of Sacred Heart Church and of its Holy Name Society. I extend my
heartfelt condolences to his wife, Lorenza Poccia Lopiano; his son, Angelo
Lopiano; his daughters, Ann Ferris and Modeste Duda; his brother, Philip; his
sister, Giovanna Centonze; and his entire family."
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MOMENTS OF SILENCE: (continued)
For the late GLORIA JEAN SANTORO McGRAW requested by Rep . Jeffrey T. Curtis
Sr., 9th District. "Gloria and her family were my next door neighbors many
years ago. I remember her very well, It was not too long ago that I learned
that Gloria was engaged to a friand and business associate of mine. I had
never truly realized exactly how small a world we really live in until that
point in time. I was deeply saddened at word of her illness, and asked her
fiance about her whenever I saw him. Gloria was indeed a strong and determined
person. My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences are extended to her
daughter, her parents, her brothers and sisters and to her ·fiance."
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For the late RUTH S. KARP requested by Rep. Ralph Loglisci , 14th District .
"Ruth S. Karp was a lifelong resident of Stamford. Mrs. Karp was the retired
co - owner of Karp's Stationery. Mrs. Karp is survived by three sons, Donald P.
Karp, Michael H. Karp and Dr . Robert M. Karp; a daughter, Doris R. Karp ; and
five grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Karp. Sincerest
sympathy is extended to her family."
For the late LEON A. TERENZIO requested by Rep. Ralph Loglisci, 14th District
and Rep . John F. Leydon, Jr . , 12th District. Sincerest sympathy to the
Terenzio family . "
For the late FRANK A. POTOLICCHIO requested by Rep. Mary Lou Rinaldi , 5th
District, Gregory LaDestro, 17th District and Rep. Ralph Loglisci, 14th
District . "Mr. Potolicchio is survived by his wife, Corrine D. Trancone
Potolicchio; two sons, Guy A. Potolicchio of the Stamford Police Department and
Frank N. Potoliccho ; a sister, Marie Ayles,; a brother Paul Potolicchio,
retired from the Stamford Police Department and six grandchildren. Our
condolences to the Potolicchio family."
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For the late PAUL F. ROTANTE requested by Rep . Ronald A. Sabia, 15th District
and Rep. Nicholas Pavia, 10th District . "Mr. Rotante wa·s a lifelong resident
of Stamford. He was a plumbing foreman for the Stamford Board of Education .
He is survived by his wife, Irene Russo Rotante; a daughter, Judy Cahill; a
son , Richard Rotante Sr; a sister, Sister Mary Rotante M.P.F.; and four
grandchildren, a niece and a nephew . We extend our sincerest sympathy to the
Rotante family.
For the late ELIZABETH MARY CONNELL requested by Rep. Marggie Laurie, 8th
District and Rep. Joseph Vitti, 8th District. "Mrs. Connell was the wife of
the late Edward A. Connell, a former parks superintendent for the City of
Stamford . Mrs. Connell is survived by a daughter, Maureen Connell Quick; two
sons, Gerald A. Connell and Edward Brian Connell; and eight granschildren . Our
sincerest sympathy to the Connell family."
For the late JOHN F. "JOCK" PRYOR requested by Rep . John R. Zelinsky, Jr. , 11th
District. "Mr. Pryor was a former Stamford teacher and friend. He attended
LaSalle Academy in New York and spent four years in the U. S. Navy during World
War II. He graduated from Colorado State University and then had a career as a
sales representative for the former Yale and Town Manufacturing Co. in
Stamford . Mr. Pryor started teaching in the late 1950's and retired in 1986 .
He was also the past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine
Council 41 from 1982 to 1984. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge 899.
Survivors inclUde his wife, Mary Ryan Pryor; a son, John C. Pryor of Stamford;
four daughters, Teri Pryor, Virginia Fisher, Amy Cunningham and Kathryn Pryor;
a sister, Mary Pryor and three grandchildren. My deepest sympathy to his wife
and family . He will be sorely missed . "
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STANDING COMMITTEES
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STEERING COMMITTEE:
REPORT .
Chairwoman Mary Lou Rinaldi.
Waived.
REP . BOCCUZZI Moved to waive the reading of the Steering Committee report .
Seconded. APPROVED by voice vote with no dissenting votes .
The Steering Committee met on Wednesday, March 16, 1994 at ' 7:30 p.m. in the
Democratic Caucus Room of the Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard. The
meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Mary Lou Rinaldi at 7:41 p . m. A
quorum was present.
Present at the meeting:
Mary Lou Rinaldi , Chairwoman
Ralph LogUsci
Maria Nakian
John Boccuzzi
Thomas Pia
Bobby Owens
Annie Summerville
John R. Zelinsky, Jr.
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David Martin
Ellen Mellis
Robert McLaughlin
Nicholas Pavia
Audrey Maihock
Philip Stork
Gregory LaDestro
Carmen Domonkos
Marggie Laurie
Robert DeLuca
John J. Hogan
Michael Larobina
Elaine Mitchell
Donald Sherer
Seth Amgott, Advocate
Anne Kacha1uba
APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE - Ordered on the Agenda were 12 of the 14 items
appearing on the Tentative Steering Agenda. Ordered Held was Jackie Heftman,
Zoning Board. Ordered off the Agenda was the name of Harry Orlick for the
Planning Board, the Mayor requested that the name be removed .
FISCAL COMMITTEE - Ordered on the Agenda were five of the 15 items appearing on
the Tentative Steering Agenda ; items Held were contingent upon Board of Finance
approval.
LEGISLATIVE & RULES COMMITTEE - Ordered on the Agenda were four of the eight
items appearing on the Tentative Steering Agenda . Two items were Held; one
item was taken up at the March 7th Board meeting and one item pertaining to
public gatherings was voted off the Agenda.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Ordered on the Agenda was the one item appearing on the
Tentative Steering Agenda.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - No items appeared on the Tentative Steering
Agenda.
PYBLIC WORKS & SEWER COMMITTEE - Ordered on the Agenda was the one item
appearing on the Tentative Steering Agenda .
HEALIH & PROTECTION COMMITTEE - Ordered on the Agenda were the two items
appearing on the Tentative Steering Agenda.
PARKS & RECREATION COHHITTEE - Ordered on the Agenda were three of the four
items appearing on the Tentative Steering Agenda.
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EDUCATION. WELFARE & GOVERNMENI COMMITIEE - Ordered on the Agenda were the two
items appearing on the Tentative Steering Agenda and one item approved under
Suspension of Rules.
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STEERING COMMITTEE REPORT : (continued)
URBAN RENEWAL COMMITTEE - No items appeared on the Tentative Steering Agenda.
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Ordered on the Agenda were two of
the three items appearing on the Tentative Steering Agenda and one item on the
Addenda. Ordered off the Agenda was the matter of tenant representation on the
Housing Authority.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMITTEE - No items appeared on the Tentative
Steering Agenda.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - Ordered on the Agenda was the one item appearing on
the Tentative Steering Agenda.
HOUSE COMMITTEE - No items appeared on the Tentative Steering Agenda.
LABOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE - No items appeared on the Tentative Steering Agenda.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Ordered Held was the one item appearing on the
Tentative Steering Agenda.
ETHICS REVIEW COMMITTEE - Ordered on the Agenda was the one item appearing on
puBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - Ordered on the Pending Agenda was the one item
appearing on the Tentative Steering Agenda.
AUDIT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE - No items appeared on the Tentative Steering Agenda.
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REVALUATION COMMITTEE - Ordered on the Agenda were the two items appearing on
CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE - No items appeared on the Tentative Steering
Agenda.
RESOLUTIONS - No items appeared on the Tentative Steering Agenda.
the Agenda was one item on the Addenda .
Ordered on
COMMUNICATIONS - Rep . Summerville reminded representatives that a Coppola fund
raiser will be held at Rich Forum and any donations would be appreciated.
OLD BUSINESS - Rep. Larobina reported that he was the Board's representative on
a Committee appointed to select a collection agency hired by the City to
collect all debts owed to the city.
NEW BUSINESS - Rep. Summerville said that Rep. Rybnick will be 95 years old in
May and perhaps some sort of reception could be held for him. Reps. Zelinsky
and Stork volunteered to be a part of any committee if formed .
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business to come before the Steering
Committee, upon a motion made, Seconded and Approved, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:00 p.m.
Mary Lou T. Rinaldi, Chairwoman
Steering Committee
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APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE - Annie M. Summerville, Chairwoman
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REP. SUMMERVILLE said that the Committee met on Tuesday, March 22, 1994 at 7:00
p.m. in the Democratic Caucus Room. Committee members present were Annie
Summerville, John Boccuzzi, Tom Pia, Philip Stork, Gloria DePina, Ellen Mellis,
Alice Fortunato and David Wilk; other Board members present were Mary Lou
Rinaldi, Ronald Sabia and John Zelinsky, Jr. Also in attendance was Mr. Joseph
Jaffe of Decision Strategies who discussed the background report on G. Patrick
Tully.
Rep. Summerville said that the Committee met again at 8:00 ·p.m. on the same
evening as "Committee of the Whole." Present were Reps. McLaughlin, Pia,
Owens, Loglisci, Corelli, Curtis, Sabia, Maihock, Johnson, DeLuca, Wilk, Stork,
Conti, Mellis, Summerville, DePina, Domonkos, Housey, Laurie, Perillo, Pavia,
Mitchell, Sherer, McDonald, Zelinsky, Martinsen, Leydon, Fortunato, Martin,
Boccuzzi and Rinaldi.
Rep. Summerville stated that members of the Committee of the Whole questioned
Mr. Tully until 10:30 p.m. at which time the meeting was adjourned.
Rep. Summerville said that the Committee met again on
Present were Committee members Summerville, Boccuzzi,
Fortunato. Rep. Summerville placed items 2, 3, 5, 6,
Consent Agenda; these names were interviewed on March
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March 23 at 7:00 p.m .
Stork, Mellis and
8, 9 and 10 on the
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Rep. Summerville said that the Committee met again on March 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Committee members Summerville, Boccuzzi, Pia, Mellis, Fortunato
and Stork; Board members Housey and Owens. Interviewed that evening and placed
on the Consent Agenda was item 7, Richard Vacca for the Golf Authority. She
said that at 8:00 p.m., G. Patrick Tully was interviewed.
Rep. Summerville said that the Committee met again this evening at 6:30 p.m. to
interview Mr. Connolly for the Enterprise Zone. Present were Committee members
Summerville, Boccuzzi, Mellis, Fortunato, Wilk, Stork and Larobina. The
Committee voted to place item 4, Mr. Connolly, on the Consent Agenda.
Rep. Summerville Moved for approval of the Consent Agenda.
Seconded.
PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
voice vote with no dissenting votes.
TERM EXPIRES
ZONING BOARD
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HR.
JOHN BOCCUZZI (R)
156 Highview Avenue
APPROVED by
Replacing A. Moore who
resigned.
12/1/95
Replacing J. Serafino
whose term expired.
12/1/95
HELD IN COMMITTEE
PLANNING BOARD
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2. HR. THOMAS MASONE (D)
62 Dora Street
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA
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APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE: <continued)
TERM EXPIRES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD
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MR.
WILLIAM MORRIS (D)
55 Big Oak Lane
(Held in Steering 1/12/94)
(Held in Committee 3/7/94)
Reappointment .
12/1/96
APPROYED ON CONSENT AGENDA
ENTERPRISE ZONE BOARD
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MR.
KEVIN CONNOLLY
Director of Manufacturing Operations
Pitney Bowes Corporation
Walter Wheeler Jr. Drive
Location Code 0929
5-year term
ENTERPRISE ZONE BOARD
5. MS. MARGARET
RAYE
5-year term
133 Pressprich Street, Apt. 8-E
APPROVED
ON
CONSENT AGENDA
GOLF AUTHORITY
6.
HR.
WILLIAM CAPORIZZO (R)
34 Amherst Place
Reappointment.
1/1/97
Replacing F. Valluzzo who
resigned.
1/1/95
Replacing S. Block whose
term expired.
12/1/95
APPROYED ON CONSENT AGENDA
GOLF AUTHORITY
7.
MR.
RICHARD A, VACCA (R)
53 Clifford Avenue
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENPA
HEALTH COMMISSION
8. HR. JOHN HARNESS (R)
39 Dagmar Road
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENpA
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APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE: <continued)
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
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HR .
EDWIN R. SPRINGER (R)
59 Shadow Ridge Road
TERM EXPIRES
Replacing Richard Ryan
whose term expired.
12/1/95
Replacing W. Brannen
whose term expired.
12/1/96
Replacing Doris Levine
whose term expired.
12/1/95
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
10.
HR.
VINCENT MARTINO (D)
25 Charles Mary Lane
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
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HR.
PETER NANOS (D)
12 Houston Terrace
HELP IN COMMITTEE
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REP. SUMMERVILLE said the Committee met on March 29 to interview G. Patrick
Tully, Police Chief designee. She said that Committee members Summerville,
Boccuzzi, Pia, Mellis, Fortunato and Stork interviewed Mr. Tully. They voted
to place the name on the Consent Agenda .
CHIEF OF POLICE
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HR,
G. PATRICK TULLY
54 Woodland Drive
Centerbrook, CT 06409
Replacing George Mayer
who is retiring.
5-year contract
REP, SUMMERVILLE said that she would like to comment on some of Mr. Tully's
background. She said that Mr. Tully was a perfect gentleman and he had no
problems concerning his interview by the Committee .
Rep. Summerville spoke on Mr. Tully's background: Mr. Tully was born in
Philadelphia on April 4 , 1940. Mr. Tully and his wife, Joan , currently reside
at 54 Woodland Drive, Centerbrook, Connecticut. He received a Bachelor of
Science degree in law enformcement administration from the University of New
Haven at West Haven, Connecticut, in June of 1972 . Mr. Tully received a Master
of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of New Haven in June
of 1976. He was a part-time instructor with the criminal justice division of
the University of New Haven at West Haven, Connecticut, Mitchell College Campus
from January, 1976 to January 1979 .
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From 1988 to 1990, Mr. Tully, as Captain, served as Commandant at the State
Police Academy in Meriden, Connecticut . On July 6 , 1990, he was promoted to
the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. From 1990 to March 1, 1992, Mr. Tully served
as Commanding Officer of the Office of Field Operations is Hartford,
Connecticut. He was responsible for all patrol and investigative resources in
the Connecticut State Police. He also served as a member of the Commissioner's
Executive Management Team.
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APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE: (continued)
REP. SUMMERVILLE spoke more about Mr. Tully's background: He was employed by
the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics, Groton, Connecticut, from
November 5, 1962, to July 31, 1964, as a test mechanic and health physics
monitor.
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He joined the Connecticut State Police on August 3, 1964, and successfully
progressed through the department as a Detective on April 28, 1972; Sergeant on
May 12, 1972; and Lieutenant on May 1, 1973.
In 1976, he was selected by the Commissioner of State Police to serve as the
temporary Chief of Police in Stonington, Connecticut, during the Town's search
for a permanent chief.
On
May 18, 1979, Mr. Tully was promoted to the rank of Captain.
From 1983 to 1985, Mr. Tully was Deputy Commander for the Central District of
Connecticut, based in Meriden, Connecticut. In addition to assisting the
District Commander with all administrative and operations functions, Mr. Tully
supervised the Traffic Enforcement Unit.
From 1985 to 1988, Mr. Tully served as Commanding Officer of the Division of
Labor Relations/Internal Affairs, in Hartford, Connecticut. His duties
included reviewing and drafting agency policy and procedure, mediating
labor/management disputs, etc.
Rep. Summerville said that Mr. Tully also co-authored three articles: 1.
"Morale Is An Attitude" published in the Connecticut Police Chief, Autumn 1981,
2. "Policing By Objectives and the Connecticut State Police Patrol" published
in The Police Chief, December 1977 and 3. "Occupational Stress and Compensation
in Law Enforcement" published in the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, July 1980.
Rep. Summerville said that all members received his resume which also gave Mr.
Tully's key accomplishments.
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Rep. Summerville recommended that the Board approve G. Patrick Tully for Chief
of Police. She said that he will do well for the city and she could not say
enough about Mr. Tully; he was willing to give any information asked by the
Committee, was a perfect gentleman in answering questions that all members of
the Committee did not agree upon and he gave truthful answers to some unpopular
questions and was respected for that.
Rep. Summerville Moved for approval of G. Patrick Tully for Chief of Police of
the City of Stamford for the next five years. Seconded.
REP. BOCCUZZI said that he asked that the name be taken off the Consent Agenda
because he felt that the position of Chief of Police was special and that a
separate vote be taken. He said that when Mr. Tully was addressed as "Chief,"
Mr. Tully said that he was not the "chief." Rep. Boccuzzi said that after this
evening's vote, the Board will be able to say, "Chief G. Patrick Tully."
PRESIDENT RINALDI said that someone motioned for a Roll Call Vote.
PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve a Roll Call Vote.
voice vote.
Seconded.
APPROVED by
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APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE: (continued)
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CLERK SYKHERVILLE called the Roll.
absent.
There were 37 members present and three
PRESIDENT RINALDI said the vote was unanimous, 37 yes votes, to approve G.
Patrick Tully for Police Chief of the City of Stamford. Congratulations were
extended to Chief Tully.
CHIEF TULLY thanked the Board. He said that he was proud and honored to be the
next Police Chief for the City of Stamford. He did not have any prepared
remarks but looking in the rear view mirror before the process began, he was
apprehensive because he had answers but did not know what questions were going
to be asked. He said he thought the process was the right process; it was not
easy, but right for any community to get a look at a person whether for police
chief or for any other position. Chief Tully again thanked all for the honor
and privilege and said that he will work diligently, with commitment and
enthusiasm to do the very best job that he knows is expected of him.
REP. BOCCUZZI thanked Rep. Summerville for the terrific job she did. He said
that there ware many meetings and many appointments came before the Board. He
said a lot of works was done and congratulated Rep. Summerville on a job well
done.
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REP. SUMMERVILLE said that she could not have accomplished all without her
Committee. She said the Committee has a very strong sense of commitment and
she thanked the Committee for all their hard work, for attending all the
meetings and for asking all the right questions.
PRESIDENT RINALDI thanked Rep. Summerville and the Committee for all their hard
work.
FISCAL COMMIIIEE - Carmen Domonkos, Chairwoman
REP. DOMONKOS said that the Committee met on Wednesday, March 23, 1994 at 7:00
p.m. Members present were Sabia, Domonkos, Hogan, Loglisci, Mitchell, Nakian,
Sherer; also, Rep. Owens; excused were Rybnick, Pavia and DePina.
Rep. Pomonkos placed item 1 on the Consent Agenda.
Committee concurred. Moved. Seconded.
The Public Works and
PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve the Consent Agenda.
voice vote with one abstention, Rep. Fortunato.
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APPROVED by
1. $350,000,00 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - DEPARTMENT 314 SNOW REMOVAL VARIOUS CODE - additional appropriation for salt and sand and
contracted services.
$150,000
314-2181 salt & sand
314-5530 contracted services 200,000
$350,000
Request by Mayor Stanley J. Esposito, 2/28/94. Emergency
appropriation approved by William McManus, Chairman, Board
of Finance, 2/22/94.
Above also referred to PUBLIC WORKS AND SEWER COMMITTEE.
APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDA WITH ONE ABSTENIION, REP, FORTUNATO,
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FISCAL COMMITTEE: (continued)
REP . DOHONKOS said that to date, $1,599,915 has been appropriated for snow
removal.
2. $
2.526.00 - MAA CONTRACT APPROPRIATION - DEPARTMENT 999 - VARIOUS additional appropriation to fund contract settlement.
Request by Mayor Stanley J. Esposito, 12/30/93. Board of
Finance approved 1/13/94. $524,849 approved 2/1/94 . $2,526
Held in Committee 2/1/94; $1 , 884 Code 553 Cost Sharing Grant
salaries and $642 Code 577 AIDS Risk Reduction Grant
salaries. Returned to Committee 3/7/94.
Above also referred to PERSONNEL COMMITTEE.
HELD IN COMMIIIEE
3. STATUS OF CONTINGENCY FUND AND PROJECTED EXPENDITURES THROUGH THE END OF
1993-94 BUDGET YEAR. Requested by Carmen Domonkos, D-18, 1/10/94. Reports
made and Held in Committee 2/1 and 3/7/94.
HELD IN COMMITTEE
REP. DOMOHKOS said that we are in deficit. She said that at the end of last
month, we were $81,816 in deficit and with the $350,000 appropriated for snow
removal, totals $431,816 in deficit. Rep . Domonkos said that at the meeting,
Frank Harrison was asked where the administration had anticipated this money
was going to come from? It was indicated that there was a $1 million in debt
service that was not going to be expended that is intended to be used for
contingency and possibly, $700,000 projected for health insurance payments
which may be an area where they will be able to use some under-run money. Rep.
Domonkos said the Committee was not happy to approve the appropriation but it
was for snow removal and it was an emergency .
REP . DeLUCA questioned the $700,000 projected for health insurance payments and
why no one from the Finance Department could answer whether this money would be
needed.
REP. DOHONKOS said that the city is self-insured on health insurance and for
the past years, this account has been over-projected on what was going to be
spent for health benefits . She said that account will have to be looked at
closely this year to see what has been expended and whether it should be funded
at such a high level .
REP. DeLUCA said that by over-projecting, the mill rate is impacted and the
taxpayers are ripped off. Rep. DeLuca asked if the deficit spending would
have any affect on the city's triple A rating?
REP. DOMQHKOS said that it was indicated that it was a minute part of a $270
million budget to be $300,000 or $400,000 overspent and that there will be
enough left at the end of the year that there will be a wash . She said that
the accounts where money is being found will be looked at closely at budget
time.
REP. DeLUCA said that the budget should be looked at closely for accounts that
are inflated and cuts should be made .
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FISCAL COMMITTEE: (continued)
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REP . DQMONKOS said that last year, the Board of Finance cut the health
insurance line and then put money into the contingency fund to cover if there
was not enough money.
4 . DECEMBER 31, 1993 QUARTERLY CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Submitted by
Mayor Stanley J. Esposito, 3/4/94. Mayor made no close out
recommendations. Contingent upon Planning Board and Board of Finance
approval.
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REP. DOHONKOS said that a copy of the report was sent to all . She said that
there were no projected closeouts for the last quarter ; the Committee reviewed
the report and there were a lot of capital projects that have not been started.
5. STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECT SPENDING. ALSO, UPDATE ON BOND ANTICIPATION
NOTES. Requested by Carmen Domnonkos, D-18, 3/8/94.
REP. DOHONKQS said that about $18 million is being approved a year for capital
projects and only $8 million is being spent; the projects are not getting
started for various reasons. She said that $10 million has been held up for
over a year or two for the NewfieldjRoxbury School project; the project is just
getting started. Also , held is the $4 . 1 million South End sewer project due to
a dispute with the utility companies as to how the lines will be moved and who
is going to move them and how much will be paid to do the work.
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REP . DQHONKOS said that a large capital projects budget is being approved but
not being spent so the tax rate is set for the projects. She said that to
date, $67.5 million is authorized in capital projects; $30 million worth of
BANS have been issued . These are the short-term notes . Rep. Domonkos said
that the Turn of River sewer project, a $4 million project is getting underway
and the Newfield/Roxbury School projects have started .
Rep . Domonkos said that the last bond issue was in 1992 for $21 million. She
said that about $20 million has been approved that has not been bonded or
projects started. She said that the Committee will be following up on the
matter. Rep . Domonkos said that the interest rates are low now and the last
two BANS had interest rates of 3.06. She said that some departments want to
get the projects going but are short of staff, architects are not coming in
with plans, projects are just not coming in on a timely basis.
LEGISLATIVE & RYLES COMMITTEE - Haria Nakian, Chairwoman
REP. NAXIAN said that the Committee met on Monday, Harch 28, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Committee members Nakian, Domonkos, Leydon, Haihock, HcDonald,
Hartin , Mitchell , Sherer and Zelinsky; for item 3, present were Sandra
Goldstein, Executive Director of DSSD; Dr . Curtiss Porter of the Urban League;
approximately 12 people representing the Downtown merchants and the DSSD; and
two street vendors, Michael Hoss and Leon Richardson, Jr. who will take part in
the proposed program. On item 4, present was Harge Brown, Controller; Hark
Kirkland, Account Clerk; and Lois PontBriant, Town & City Clerk.
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1. (L&R23.l2) FOR FINAL ADOPTION - PROPOSED ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE POSITION
OF CLERK/STAFF ANALYST BOARD OF FINANCE AS UNCLASSIFIED. Submitted by
William McManus, Chairman, Board of Finance, 1/24/94. Approved for
publication 3/7/94.
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REP. NAXIAN said that the Committee, including Rep. Maihock, voted S in favor
with no one opposed. Moved. Seconded.
REP. HAIHOCK said that she was opposed to the item and did vote no and would be
voting no this evening. She said that the same applies for item 2.
PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve item 1. APPROVED by voice vote
with one no vote, Rep. Maihock and one abstention, Rep. Zelinsky.
2. (L&R23.l3) FOR FINAL ADOPTION - PROPOSED ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE POSITION
OF CLERK TYPIST BOARD OF FINANCE AS UNCLASSIFIED. Submitted by William
McManus, Chairman, Board of Finance, 1/24/94. Approved for publication
3/7/94.
REP. NAXIAN said that the Committee voted S in favor with no opposition and no
abstentions. Moved. Seconded.
PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve item 2. APPROVED by voice vote
with one no vote, Rep. Maihock and one abstention, Rep. Zelinsky.
3. (L&R23.1S) FOR FINAL ADOPTION - PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
621 SUPPLEMENTAL CONCERNING STREET VENDORS AND SOLICITORS. Submitted by
Reps. Maria Nakian , D-20, Mary Lou Rinaldi, D-5 and John R. Zelinsky, Jr.,
D-ll, 2/14/94. Approved for publication 3/7/94.
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REP. NAKIAN said that the Committee approved the ordinance but a number of
amendments were made. She said the amendments were extensive but not material .
PRESIDENT RINALDI said that a running motion can be used for the amendments.
REP, NAKIAN read the following changes :
Section l79A-2, change would read,
"such vendor shall 2llll utilize signs, trashcans, and identification tags ~
provided or approved by the DSSD."
Section l79A-3 . ·without first obtaining a license from the City and a permit
from the DSSD . " "The procedure for obtaining a license from the City and a
permit from the DSSD . . ..... " a. "an application for a permit ... " b. "an
application for a permit . .. " (5) "an owner of property within the DSSD who is
not a merchant in the DSSD." is clarification. "In judging an application for
a permit, the street vendor . .. " is clarification. "The Street Vendor
Committee" is clarification. "A majority vote by the entire Street Vendor
Committee" adding those words for clarification. Section c. "the applicant for
a permit ... " Section d. Instead of saying "escrow account" for clarification
"interest bearing escrow account maintained for the benefit of the
applicant, ... " "determined by the DSSD pursuant to subsection (e) below" for
clarification .
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REP . NA!{IN (continuing with changes) Section e. "a monthly rental fee to the
DSSD· is the addition. "Said rental fee" is an addition . Again , "Said rental
fee" is an addition. After ·permit renewal.· add, ·All fees and security
deposits, and any annual change to the fees or security deposits, shall be
reviewed and approved by the Board of Representatives."
REP. LAROBINA Moved to delete the last amendment made by Rep. Nakian. "All
fees and security deposits, and any annual change to the fees or security
deposits, shall be reviewed and approved by the Board of Representatives."
Seconded .
Rep. Larobina said that the DSSD is an autonomous, independent body created by
the Board and in doing that , the DSSD was empowered with certain abilities not
only by the Board but also through state statues. He said that it would be
peculiar that the Board would want to manage the increase in fees when the
Board has the authority to issue bonds, collect taxes, buy property, sell
property, to borrow money, to sue and be sued and then it comes to raising fees
that the Board would want to become involved. Rep. Larobina said that we
created the body and now would be micro-managing it . He said that DSSD should
be supported and given a chance to succeed.
PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote on Rep. Larobina's motion to delete a
sentence . APPROVED by voice vote with no dissenting votes .
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REP. NA!{IAN continued with the amendments. Section 179A-4. "In establishing
such locations, the DSSD shall consider and be guided by the public health and
safety.· Originally , the line said that the total number of such locations
shall not exceed five . Rep. Nakian said that it is case law in Connecticut
that itinerant vending sites can only be restricted for safety reasons and the
Committee was advised by the Law Department to make the change.
Section 179-A5 . ·Any license issued by the City" is a change . •
Any permit issued under this section shall be valid for a period of one (1)
year ... • is a clarification. These changes do not change what was in the
original ordinance . Further in the paragraph, amended to read, "illegal,
pornographic, profane or obscene goods " deleted was ·unauthorized or offensive
goods including but not limited to ... " An addition made is "within ten days of
the date such a fee is due ." the license can be revoked. A time limit was
added. On the last line of the paragraph, ·a DSSD permit."
Section 179-A6. "Any applicant or vendor" is the change. "Vendor Committee of
the DSSD seven days after receipt . .. " Changed on the Vendor Appeal Board was
that the third member is appointed by the other two members and must be a
resident of the city .
Section 179-A7.
Clarification on ·license· changed to "permit."
Section 179A-8 . Clarification on "pushcarts returned by the vendor"; "Any
failure to pay the fee within ten days·; identification tags from the vendor
except that such vendor may exercise his right of appeal . . • "
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REP. NAKIAN said that all those changes were approved by the Committee by eight
in favor and none opposed. She Moved for approval. Seconded.
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PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve the changes as specified by Rep.
Nakian. APPROVED by voice vote with no dissenting votes .
REP. HARTIN Moved to amend to insert a new section before "This ordinance shall
take effect upon its enactment."
The new section shall read, "The Board of
Representatives of the City of Stamford may amend this ordinance as prescribed
by the Charter of the City of Stamford." The motion was Seconded. Rep. Martin
said that it was wise power to put that line in an ordinance when dealing with
an independent body such as the DSSD.
PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve Rep . Martin's amendment.
APPROVED by voice vote with no dissenting votes.
REP. NAKIAN said that the Committee voted eight in favor. two opposed and one
abstention for final adoption. Moved. Seconded.
PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve for final adoption the proposed
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 621 Concerning Street Vendors and Solicitors.
APPROVED by voice vote with three no votes, Reps. Leydon, Pia and Maihock.
4. L&R23.21) HATTER OF VARIOUS LICENSES REQUIRED BY ORDINANCE ISSUED BY THE
CONTROLLER'S OFFICE. Submitted by Marge Brown. Controller. 2/25/94.
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REP. NAKIAN said that the matter was placed on the Agenda in response to
citizens complaining that they do not know where to go to get licenses. She
said that the Controller and Town Clerk spoke to the Committee; the Controller
issues licenses for amusements. auctions, street vending and soliciting and
shellfish for bait; closing out sales require approval from the Controller, the
Assessor and the Town Clerk; the Town Clerk issues permits for clams, dogs,
hunting and fishing and other state licenses .
Rep. Nakian said there is another issue of licenses such as sidewalk cafes
which are approved by the building department and zoning enforcement officer;
police handle bazaars and raffle permits. Rep. Nakian said that there are
various permits handled by different departments .
Rep. Nakian said with those issued the Controller. the problem is that the
Finance Department is not set up to deal with the public. She said the account
clerk assigned to the job also does the banking for the city, and he feels that
it is not only disruptive to his work to have people coming in applying for
licenses, but also can be potentially harmful for the city; if he is out of the
office and someone comes to apply for a permit, all the city banking records
are there and he has actually found people going through the city's check
books.
Rep. Nakian said that permits were put into the Controller's, office in 1949 and
at this point, it is difficult to take this function out of that office and to
have it taken over by another department.
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REP. NAXIAN said that the Committee decided to review the ordinances and see if
there could be any sense-of-order to the permit process. She said that it
would be easier for the publiC if a directory of permits was drawn and the
public was informed as to what department they can go to to obtain permits and
licenses; also, if a space was assigned in the Finance Department for permits
and hours were published to inform the pUblic. She said that the Committee
agreed that they would talk to the Commissioner of Finance to see if this could
be done for the Controller's office. Rep. Nakian said that the solution is a
difficult one and the Committee is concerned about the matter and the item will
be put on the Pending Agenda.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - John J. Hogan, Jr., Chairman
REP. LAROBlNA (reporting for Rep. Hogan) said that the Committee met on
Thursday, March 24, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Mr. Teichman and Joan
Rinaldi from the Personnel Commission; Sim Bernstein, Director of Personnel;
Commissioner of Finance Patrick O'Connor and Peter Mynarski, Treasurer.
1. INQUIRY INTO STATEMENTS, COMMENTS AND ALLEGATIONS CONTAINED IN COOPER &
LYBRAND REPORT WHICH RELATES TO THE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR, PERSONNEL PRACTICES
AND RELATED HATTERS. Requested by John J. Hogan, Jr., D-12, Chairman,
Personnel Committee, 2/28/94.
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REP. LAROBINA said that an open discussion was held and further discussions
will be held.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - Gregory LaDestro, Chairman - No report.
PUBLIC WORKS & SEWER COMMITTEE - Jeffrey Curtis and Bobby Owens, Co-Chairmen
REP. OWENS said that the Committee met on Thursday, March 24, 1994 at 7:00
p.m. Present were Committee members Reps. Jeff Curtis, Ron Sabia, Harggie
Laurie, Gabe DeLuca, Kit Martinsen and Bob Owens. Others present were Rep. Tom
Pia; Peter Marron of Lundell Recycling; Sam Bowa, attorney for Mr. Marron;
William Milone, Enviro Express; and Jim Dougherty, Wheelabrator, Inc.
1. HATTER OF THE POTENTIAL COSTS TO THE TAXPAYERS RELATED TO THE POSSIBLE
CLOSING OF STAMFORD'S INCINERATOR. Submitted by Reps. Carmen Domonkos,
D-18 and Maria Nakian, D-20, 12/14/93. Reports made and Held in Committee
1/3, 2/1 and 3/7/94.
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REP. OWENS said that he was going to give a report this evening but just
received information crucial to his report from Rep. Martinsen; the Committee
will be meeting again and will report further on the matter.
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HEALTH & PROTECTION COMMITIEE - Audrey Maihock & Ralph Loglisci, Co-Chairs
REP. HAIHOCK said that the Committee met on March 31, 1994 at 8:00 p.m.
Present were Co-Chairpersons Audrey Maihock and Ralph Loglisci; Committee
members Lucy Corelli and Bob Owens; Rep. Andrew McDonald, Police Chief George
Mayer, Fire Chief Ron Graner , Al Messer, the Manager of the Stamford Mall and
Frank Marro, WSTC reporter ; Ellen Mellis and Angela Housey were excused.
1 . REVIEW CITY'S POSITION ON APPLYING TO THE STATE FOR HELP UNDER THE ROCCY
PROGRAM. Submitted by Rep. Robert DeLuca, R-14, 1/31/94. Held in
Committee 3/7/94.
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REP. HAl HOCK said that Mayor Esposito requested in a letter dated March 25,
1994, that the state had deferred discussions on in what manner Stamford will
participate until our new chief of police has had an opportunity to review our
needs and determine how best to take advantage of the problem, and, therefore,
little could be accomplished by appearing before our Committee at this time .
She said that it was the Mayor's hope that some aspect of ROCCY would be in
effect in the late spring and summer months, and city personnel would be
available to our Committee then.
2 . REVIEW OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AT STAMFORD TOWN CENTER. Request by Rep .
Andrew McDonald, D-4, 12/28/93. Held on Pending Agenda 1/12/94. Held in
Committee 3/7/94.
REP. HAIHOCK said that the Committee and Rep . Andrew McDonald reviewed the
Police Department and Fire Department's procedures regarding bomb threats. She
said that it is the Stamford Police Department's policy to respond to all
reports of bomb threats and investigate suspicious packages and materials.
Rep. Maihock said that the Police Department will be in'overall command of the
scene in the event of a bomb threat in any public or private building; the Fire
Department will be requested to stand by near the scene and at no time will
Fire Department personnel be used to search or evacuate a building, and
firefighting activities should not commence until the scene is declared safe by
the Police Department bomb squad .
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Rep . Maihock said that the Police Department will respond to any notification
of a bomb threat, public or private. She said that the search and evacuation
policy will be set by the public or private agency in charge of the
establishment. Rep. Maihock stated that the bomb technicians will however make
a recommendation as to its need, and when bomb technicians arrive, control of
scene would be turned over to them, and all police personnel will position
themselves at least 300 feet from the area .
Rep. Maihock said that it appears that a bomb squad is a needed component of
our police force . She said that police who participate in a bomb squad do not
get extra compensation when on duty at a bomb scare scene . Also , she stated
that Stamford presently does not have a bomb squad and policemen would have to
take training to be members of a bomb squad at a facility in Alabama where they
would be certified by the Federal government after training there. She said
that it could take the state police four to six hours to mobilize and come to a
bomb threat in Stamford.
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REP. KAIHOCK said that Reps. Owens and McDonald submitted their concerns to Mr.
Messer. She said that the December 26, 1993 bomb scare at the Stamford Town
Center was discussed, and Manager Al Messer, Police Chief Mayer and Fire Chief
Graner all agreed they had learned from the experience and shared
communications since that time. She said that they are prepared for any future
emergencies there . Rep. Maihock said that all were relieved that the bomb
scare was a false alarm, and the evacuation was completed without incident, and
all automobiles were cleared out of the garage in 17 minut~s.
PRESIDENT RINALDI thanked Rep. Maihock for her very thorough report.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE - Thomas Pia & Robert DeLuca, Co-Chairmen
REP, PIA said that the Committee meeting was cancelled and will be rescheduled
to April 6, 1994.
1. REVIEW CURRENT/PAST USE OF ICE TIME AT THE TERRY CONNERS RINK. Submitted
by Robert DeLuca and Thomas Pia, Co-Chairmen, Parks & Recreation Committee,
2/7/94. Held in Committee 3/7/94 .
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2. REVIEW SCHEDULING OF BALL FIELDS. Requested by Robert DeLuca, Co-Chairman,
Parks & Recreation Committee, 3/9/94.
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3. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED PARKS & RECREATION FEES FOR 1994/95. Parks &
Recreation Commission approved 2/16/94. Submitted by Stephen L. Elkins,
Director, Parks and Recreation, 2/23/94.
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EDUCATION, WELFARE & GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE - John R. Zelinsky, Jr., Chairman
REP ZELINSKY said that the Committee met on Monday, March 21, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Chair Zelinsky, Vice Chairman Leydon, Reps. Maihock, McDonald,
McLaughlin, Laurie, Loglisci, Pia and Mellis. Also, Jill Beaudry from the
Board of Education and Chair of the Advisory Committee.
1. SENSE-OF-THE-BOARD RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING UNIFORM POLICIES FOR COLLEGE
TUITION REIMBURSEMENTS FOR ALL UNION CONTRACTS. Submitted by Reps. John R.
Zelinsky, Jr., D-ll and Audrey Maihock, R-19, 2/10/94 . Held in Committee
3/7/94.
REP, ZELINSKY said that the Committee voted three in favor and two abstaining
to approve a Sense-of-the-Board resolution. Moved. Seconded.
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PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve the resolution. APPROVED by
voice vote with four no votes, Reps. Leydon, LaDestro, Stork and Summerville
and two abstentions, Reps. Laurie and Fortunato.
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EDUCATION. WELFARE & GOVERNMENT COMHITTEE : (continued)
2. MATTER OF CITY OF STAMFORD PROVIDING A FENCED IN PUBLIC SPACE TO BE USED BY
UNLEASHED DOGS BY THEIR OWNERS . Submitted by Reps . John R. Zelinsky, Jr . ,
D-II and Maria Nakian , D-20, 3/3/94.
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3. MATTER OF PUBLIC ACT 93-263 - AN ACT IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL QUALITY AND
DIVERSITY . Local advisory committee to study issue and make
recommendations to the Board of Education . Submitted by Jill A. Beaudry,
Board Member and Chairperson - Local Advisory Committee, Stamford Public
Schools , 888 Washington Boulevard , Stamford, CT 06904-2152, 3/15/94 .
REP . ZELINSKY said that the Connecticut General Assembly adopted the public
act. He said that the law requires representatives from local communities to
take part in regional planning to improve: 1 . The quality of school
performance in student outcomes. 2 . Reduce barriers of opportunity. 3.
Enhance student diversity and awareness of diversity, and 4. Address the
program needs of limited English proficient students .
Rep. zelinsky said that the local Advisory Committee was selected by the Board
of Education to represent the diversity of the community, including schools,
staff , parents , business, government, community agencies and organizations ; the
committee was chaired by Ms. Beaudry and Dr. Horoschak, Superintendent of
Schools. Rep. Zelinsky said that the state has 11 defined educational regions,
Stamford's region includes Darien, Greenwich , New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport and
Wilton.
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Rep . Zelinsky said that the Committee heard from Ms. Beaudry who gave the
recommendations of the Advisory Committee. He said that discussion was strong
pertaining to the proposals; however, the proposals wil~ not be voted on at
this time as the legislature said that the local legislative body has to be
informed and after the entire region meets and makes recommendations, the vote
will be taken.
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RENEWAL COMMITTEE - Michael Larobina, Chairman - No report.
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Elaine Mitchell, Chairwoman
REP . MITCHELL said that the Committee met on January 31, 1995 at 6:00 p . m. to
hold a public hearing for the Community Development Program year Twenty (20)
Plan and application . Also, they held a workshop on February 5, 1994 and met
again on February 14, March 22 and April 4. A detailed report is attached to
these Minutes.
1 . REPORT ON PUBLIC HEARING HELD JANUARY 31, 1994 FOR STAMFORD
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM YEAR TWENTY (20) PLAN AND APPLICATION.
funding to be received is $1,300,000. Submitted by Timothy
Director, SCDP, 12/30/93.
Held in Committee 2/1/94. Held
2/16/94 .
See attached report.
COMMUNITY
Estimated
R. Beeble,
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2. PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT THE YEAR 20 APPLICATION
AND AMENDED YEAR 19 APPLICATION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF
THE CITY OF STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT. ($1,317,000) Submitted by Mayor
Stanley J. Esposito, 2/16/94 . Board of Finance approved 3/15/94.
REP, MITCHELL said that the Committee met this evening and approved on Consent ,
5-0-0, the Year 20 application for $1,317,000 plus $159,924 for amended Year 19
for a total of $1,476,924. Moved . Seconded.
PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve item 2 on Consent. APPROVED by
voice vote with Rep. Sherer abstaining on the Community Development resolution
due to a conflict of interest.
3 . MATTER OF COMMUNITY HOUSING RESOURCE BOARD (CHRB) RELOCATION FROM THE
GOVERNMENT CENTER. Submitted by Elaine Mitchell, Chairwoman, Housing &
Community Development Committee, 3/16/94, per letter of 3/10/94 to Mayor
Stanley J . Esposito from Sandra Dennies, Grants Director.
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REP. MITCHELL said that the item was Held. She said that due to a possible
conflict of interest, the following Committee members did not participate on
the following items : 1 . CTE,Inc. - Rep . Johnson . 2. Housing Authority Rep . Summerville. 3 . Stamford Family Housing Corp. - Rep. Summerville.
Rep. Mitchell thanked her Committee members , Eva Weller, Tim Beeble , Sandy
Dennies and Mayor Esposito for their support and cooperation.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMITTEE - Donald Sherer, Chairman - No report.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - Marggie Laurie, Chairwoman
REP. LAURIE said that the Committee met on March 15 , 1994 at 7 : 00 p.m. Present
were Committee members Lucy Corelli, Jeff Curtis, Robert McLaughlin , Patrick
White, Audrey Maihock and Marggie Laurie. Also, present were Reps. Annie
Summerville, Carmen Domonkos and Robert DeLuca; Ted Collins of Dial-A-Ride;
Jack Petkus, Director of Traffic and Parking; Sandra Dennies, Grants Director;
Robin Stein, Planning and Zoning Director; Daniel McCabe, Corporation Counsel;
Jon Gallup from the Transit District; Sybil Taccone from the Transit District;
and Terry Andrews from Council of Churches and Synagogues.
Rep. Laurie said that a complete report was sent to all members; this report is
attached to these Minutes .
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1. APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF FARES FOR STAMFORD DIAL-A-RIDE.
Plan is for proposed fare charges and other related procedures. Submitted
by Mayor Stanley J. Esposito, 1/7/94. Held in Committee. 2/1 and 3/7/94.
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: (continued)
REP. LAURIE said that the Committee approved a charge of $1.00 per one-way trip
throughout the city with a long-term pass allowing 40 rides offered at $30.00,
thus saving the buyer's $10.00 . She said that the Committee approved the fare
on the strong urging of the Commission on Aging, the Grants office, and the
rest of the city staff involved. Rep. Laurie said that failure to approve the
fares would risk the complete loss of the Dial-A-Ride program .
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Rep . Laurie said that the Committee received assurances from the Commission on
Aging that no senior will be denied transportation due to lack of funds. She
said that other funding sources are being investigated along with
transportation sources .
Rep. Laurie Hoved for approval of the fare recommendations.
Seconded .
REP . SUMMERVILLE wanted the record to note that the Committee was told by the
Commission on Aging that if the rates were not approved, the City of Stamford
would lose Dial-A-Ride. Also, for the record, Rep. Haihock was present at the
Committee meeting .
REP. STORK said that he will reluctantly vote in favor of the item. He said
that this was another mandate set upon the Board and if not voted on, the
senior citizens of the city will lose another service. Rep. Stork said that he
wanted to caution what is going on in neighboring communities concerning
similar services. He said that the rate is starting at $1.00 each way; Norwalk
is $2 . 00 each way and Greenwich is at $4 . 80 each way. He said that he hopes
the door is kept closed, as much as possible, after the rates are approved this
evening.
REP, ZELINSKY said that he has strong feelings about charging seniors $1 . 00 one
way but there is no choice in the matter and there may be a possibility of not
having Dial-A-Ride in the city . He said that he will reluctantly vote for the
fares and was concerned that the charge will escalate.
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Rep. Zelinsky said that the report has "Wbereases· in it and asked whether this
was a Sense-of-the-Board resolution?
REP . LAURIE said that it was an approval of the fares and carried the same
weight as a Sense-of-the-Board resolution . She said the Committee will be
following up on the recommendations and will keep the Board posted.
PRESIDENT RINALDI said that the item was not a Sense-of-the-Board resolution;
voting will be on approving the fares.
REP . SUMMERVILLE wanted the record to note,
Transportation, that the Committee was told
denied access to a ride if going to the new
opens; the Commission assured the Committee
ride to the center and back home.
with the consent of the Chair of
that no senior citizen will be
senior center, if and when it
that those persons would be given a
REP. LAURIE consented to Rep. Summerville's request.
REP. BOCCUZZI said that he would vote in favor of the fares although he did not
want to. He asked that the Chair of Transportation keep tabs on what effort is
being made to obtain private funds to subsidize the program and report back to
the Board because that after so many years looking for a center, that someone
will not be able to go for the lack of funds or those needing a ride will be
turned away.
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REP. LAURIE said that she concurred with Rep. Boccuzzi.
PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve the fare plan for Stamford's
Dial-A-Ride program. APPROVED by voice vote with no dissenting votes.
PRESIDENT RINALDI thanked Rep. Laurie and the Committee for their hardwork.
REP. LAURIE thanked her Committee and other members of the Board for their
help.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
HOUSE COMMITTEE - Gerald Rybnick, Chairman - No report.
LABOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE - Nicholas Pavia & John J. Boccuzzi, Co-Chairmen
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Nicholas Pavia, Chairman - No report.
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ETHICS REVIEW COMMITTEE - Gregory LaDestro & Maria Nakian, Co-Chairpersons
REP. NAKIAN said that no meeting was held.
1. FOR PUBLICATION - PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO . 706
SUPPLEMENTAL CONCERNING THE STAMFORD MUNICIPAL CODE OF ETHICS. Submitted
by Rep . Maria Nakian, 0-20, 1/24/94. Held in Committee 3/7/94.
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puBLIC SAFElY COMMITTEE - Ralph Loglisci & John J. Boccuzzi, Co-Chairmen
No report.
AUDIT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE - John J . Boccuzzi & Robert DeLuca, CO-Chairmen
No report.
REVALUATION COMMITTEE - John J. Hogan, Jr., Chairman
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REP. HARTIN (reported for Rep. Hogan). Rep . Martin said that the Committee met
on Monday, March 28, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. and held an adjourned meeting this
evening, April 4, 1994. He said that Rep. Hogan will report on the meeting
held March 28.
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REVALUATION COMHITTEE: (continued)
1. FOR PUBLICATION - PROPOSED ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
REVALUATION. Submitted by Reps. John R. Zelinsky, Jr., D-ll, Maria Nakian,
D-20 and David Martin, D-19, 11/ 24/93. Held in Steering 12/13 &
12/15/93. Held in Committee 2/1 and 3/7/94.
REP. HARTIN said that this evening, the Committee approved the ordinance by a
vote of 3-0-0.
Rep. Martin said that the ordinance was a simple one with a three year property
by property phase-in of revaluation; it also requires that the city conduct
another revaluation within four years. Rep. Martin Moved for approval.
Seconded.
REP. CONII asked if the ordinance went through Corporation Counsel as to the
legality of it?
REP. MARTIN said that it did and a cover letter with the ordinance was also
sent to Board members.
REP. CONTI said that she, personally, did not see the proposed ordinance until
this evening. She said that she did not think it legal to phase-in certain
people's evaluations that will be seeing a 23 to 30 percent increase and then
phasing in other people's tax breaks such as condominiums who are receiving a
13% tax decrease who will not being getting their decrease until 1997. Rep.
Conti said that the city is open to hugh liabilities and class action law suits
because these people deserve their money in 1994 not 1997. She said that the
Committee should do more research on that.
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REP. HARTIN said that the ordinance conforms to state law and the phase-in is
allowed under state law; it has been challenged in courts and the challenged
has been turned down.
REP. CONTI asked if a law suit was directed to the city, would Corporation
Counsel address it or would the suit be turned over to the state because we are
following state statutes?
REP. MARTIN said that Corporation Counsel would have to answer that question.
REP. CONII said that voting for any kind of phase-in would be a liability to
the city and unfair to the 9,000 condominium owners in the city who have been
paying more than their share of taxes in the last five years. She said that
someone should be speaking for the condo owners to see that the decrease is
effective in 1994.
REP . ZELINSKY Moved to amend section 3. of the ordinance to read "property
revaluation every three (3) years" instead of four (4) as stated in the
ordinance. Seconded. He said that he originally requested that reval be
conducted every two or three years. He said that if this ordinance is adopted
next month, it still would be three to three and a half years before
revaluation is done.
PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve. Rep. Zelinsky's motion.
DEFEATED by voice vote.
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REVALUATION COMMITTEE: (continued)
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REP. LQGLISCI said if approved for publication, options are increased prior to
the setting of the mill rate by the Board of Finance.
REP. DeLUCA asked that if the ordinance was published as submitted and a public
hearing is held and the phase-in is taken out of the ordinance, would it have to
be republished?
REP. HARTIN said that it would have to be republished .
REP, DeLUCA Moved to delete all sections that pertain to phase-in. He said that
he is confident that at the public hearing, the people will come out against the
phase-in, therefore, the ordinance would not have to be republished. Rep.
DeLuca's motion was Seconded.
REP. HARTIN said that if the public speaks that they do not want the phase-in but
do want paragraph 3 that states more frequent revaluation, there would be no
significant time pressure to pass an ordinance . He said that if concluded for a
phase-in, there is severe time pressure. Rep. Martin said that with the phase-in
in the ordinance, more people will attend the hearing and speak specifically
about phase-in. He was opposed to Mr. DeLuca's amendment.
REP . MONTELLO said that the issue of revaluation every three or four years does
not have to be decided on now; it will be decided after the conclusion of the
fiscal year end and the topic can be taken up next year as to not cloud the
waters on the phase-in.
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REP . BOCCUZZI said that after the public hearing is held and it is agreed that
the public does not want phase-in, why would the ordinance have to be republished
if that part is left out and it states, "revaluation shall take place every three
or four years . "
REP. HARTIN said that he believes the issue Rep. Deluca is raising is can we plan
ahead with how the ordinance is published so that we do not have to republish and
saVe time. Rep. Martin said that if the ordinance is published without the
phase-in provisions and later decide, based on the public hearing, that we do
want phase-in, we are in a bind and are forced into republication and an
additional meeting of the Board in order to be prepared for the Board of Finance
before they meet.
REP. BOCCUZZI said that Rep. Hogan called him and asked that it be known that he
felt the ordinance should not be published at this time; he would like to wait
until the state regulations are voted on .
Rep. Boccuzzi said that 12 years ago, he was worried about phase-in and he has
not heard anything that would change his mind. He said that he was willing to
have the public come in to discuss it.
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REP . NAKIAN said that the issue is phase-in; she said that if there is an
ordinance with no phase-in in it, there will be no public coming to speak on
whether or not they are in favor of it. Rep. Nakian said that there is a lot of
second guessing as to how the public will react and how the ordinance should be
worded as to the public reactions . She said the ordinance has to be published
including the revaluation cycle.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING - MONDAY . APRIL 4. 1994
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REVALUATION COMMITTEE: (continued>
REP. ZELINSKY said that in discussing Rep. DeLuca's motion, he is strongly
against making the changes and for the fact that most of the taxpayers are facing
a possible 30% increase, it is only fair to have the ordinance published and have
the public address their concerns.
REP, SHERER Moved the question .
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Seconded.
REP, DeLUCA restated his amendment to delete paragraphs one and two of the
ordinance.
PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve Rep . DeLuca's amendment.
by a voice vote . Those in favor were Reps. Perillo, DeLuca, LaDestro,
Mclaughlin, Stork and Conti . Rep. Montello abstained .
DEFEATED
PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve for pUblication the proposed
ordinance concerning the implementation of revaluation. APPROVED by voice vote
with Reps. Perillo, DeLuca, LaDestro, Mclaughlin, Conti and Maihock voting no.
Rep . Montello abstained.
2. HATTER OF HAVING RE-EVALVATION CONDUCTED EVERY TWO OR THREE YEARS . Submitted
by Reps. John R. Zelinsky, Jr., D-ll, Maria Nakian, D-20 and David Martin,
D-19, 11/24/93 . Held in Steering 12/13 & 12/15/93 . Held in Committee 2/1
and 3/7/94.
HELP IN COMMITTEE
CHARTER REVISION COHHITTEE - David Martin & Donald Sherer, Co-Chairmen
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No report.
RESOLUTIONS
1. SENSE-OF-THE-BOARD RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL
786 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
Submitted by Rep . John R. Zelinsky, D-ll, 3.14/94.
REP, ZELINSKY Moved for approval of the resolution .
PRESIDENT RINALDI called for a vote to approve.
dissenting votes .
Seconded .
APPROVED by voice vote with no
MINUTES
1. FEBRUARY 1 , 1994 REGULAR BOARD MEETING - not ready .
2. HARCH 7, 1994 REGULAR BOARD MEETING - not ready.
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COMMUNICATIONS - Rep. Gerry Rybnick and Rep . John Hogan have been ill and are
recuperating. Speedy recovery wishes to both.
OLP BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS - Rep. David Hartin said that the state is awarding a $100,000 to
art groups. The Coliseum Authority will review applications and decide where the
funds will be distributed.
ADJOURNMENT - Upon a motion duly made and Seconded and Approved by voice vote,
the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Anne A. Kachaluba, Administrative Assistant
and Recording Secretary
23rd Board of Representatives
APPROVED· ___ - -__
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Rinaldi, President
of Representatives
Enclosures
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MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING - MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1994
STAMVOTE - ATTENDANCE
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04-04-1994
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NAME
MC LAUGHLIN, ROBERT
NAKIAN, MARIA
PIA, THOMAS
OWENS, BOBBY
LOGLISCI, RALPH
CORELLI, LUCY
LADESTRO, GREGORY
RYBNICK, GERALD
CURTIS, JEFFREY
SABIA, RONALD
MAIHOCK, AUDREY
JOHNSON, FRED
DE LUCA, ROBERT
WILK, DAVID
STORK, PHILIP
MONTELLO, STEVEN
CONTI, ELIZABETH
MELLIS, ELLEN
WHITE, PATRICK
SUMMERVILLE, ANNIE
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DE PINA, GLORIA
DOMONKOS, CARMEN
HOUSEY, ANGELA
LAURIE, MARGGIE
PERILLO, MILDRED
PAVIA,. NICHOLAS
MITCHELL, ELAINE
SHERER, DONALD
MC DONALD, ANDREW
HOGAN, JOHN J.
ZELINSKY, JOHN
MARTINSEN, KIT
LAROBINA, MICHAEL
VITTI, JOSEPH
LEYDON, JOHN F.
FORTUNATO, ALICE
SCALZI, DAVID
MARTIN, DAVID
BOCCUZZI, JOHN
RINALDI, MARY LOU
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YES MC LAUGHLIN, ROBERT
YES NAKIAN, MARIA
YES PIA, THOMAS
YES OWENS, BOBBY
YES LOGLISCI, RALPH
YES CORELLI, LUCY
YES LADESTRO, GREGORY
NIP RYBNICK, GERALD
YES CURTIS, JEFFREY
NIP SABIA, RONALD
YES MAIHOCK, AUDREY
YES JOHNSON, FRED
YES DE LUCA, ROBERT
YES WILK, DAVID
YES STORK, PHILIP
YES MONTELLO, STEVEN
YES CONTI, ELIZABETH
YES MELLIS, ELLEN
YES WHITE, PATRICK
YES SUMMERVILLE, ANNIE
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NAME
DE PINA, GLORIA
DOMONKOS, CARMEN
HOUSEY, ANGELA
LAURIE, MARGGIE
PERILLO, MILDRED
PAVIA, NICHOLAS
MITCHELL, ELAINE
SHERER, DONALD
MC DONALD, ANDREW
HOGAN, JOHN J.
ZELINSKY, JOHN
MARTINSEN, KIT
LAROBINA, MICHAEL
VITTI, JOSEPH
LEYDON, JOHN F.
FORTUNATO, ALICE
SCALZI, DAVID
MARTIN, DAVID
BOCCUZZI, JOHN
RINALDI, MARY LOU
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April 4, 1994 - Stamford Board of Representatives

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